Rules: BBQ Cook-Off IBCA SANCTIONED http://ibcabbq.org/wp-content/uploads/2017-2018-ibca-rules.pdf Rules & Regulations The CLS BBQ COOK-OFF COMMITTEE welcomes you to the Annual CLS & BBQ Cook-off. Cookoff teams is required to submit an entry form to this event. The entry application entitles the cooking team to one cook-off space at a rate of $175.00. Additional spaces can be purchased at a rate of $175.00, with a maximum of 2 spaces providing availability. These spaces do not entitle the cooking team to any additional cooking entries unless entered under another team name using a separate pit and separate head cook. Entry fee must be received at time of application. Checks must be made payable to the CLS and mailed to: Cleveland Livestock Show c/o BBQ Cook-Off Committee P.O.BOX 697 CLEVELAND, TX. 77327. Spaces are on a first come first served basis and no space will be held without application and entry fee being turned in by the March deadline listed in the Important Dates and Deadlines section of the website. ALL winning checks will be made out to head cooks; not in the team name. CLS BBQ COOK-OFF WILL FOLLOW TGCBCA RULES. 1. Cook-off Entry Deadline: Teams must submit their entry form for the CLS BBQ Cook-off no later than the deadline specified on the CLS official website. Entries are placed on first come first served bases until all spaces have been taken. Entries received after this date will be accepted only if space allows. 2. Team Composition: Each team must consist of one head cook and four team members. Each team must have and cook on their pit and cooking team members may not cook for more than one team in the competition. Each cooking team is required to have the head cook attend the cooks meeting which will be held on the date and time specified on the CLS official website in the Judging Room. The Head Cook is responsible for the operation of the team space and all actions within or outside of the designated space by members or guests of their cooking team. The Head Cook must be onsite and available to the CLS BBQ Committee if necessary. 4. Cook-off Site Setup Times: a. Early Setup: Check the CLS official website for dates and times. During early setup tents, pits, RV's, etc. may be brought in and set-up. b. Regular Setup: Check the CLS official website for dates and times. No extra vehicles shall be allowed in the pit area after the ending time of setup. After set up is complete, no vehicles will be allowed in the cooking areas. Any vehicle parked outside your cookoff teams boundaries after the designated time may be towed at owner's expense. c. Sites: Cook-off sites will be approximately 30' X 40 or as otherwise marked. Team's equipment and decorations must fit within the area assigned. Electricity will not be supplied by the CLS BBQ Cook- off committee. All tent structures or canopies must be secured with water barrels. Boring or drilling of holes into concrete for spikes if prohibited.
d. Head Cook Meeting: The Head Cook Meeting will be Friday at 6:00 p.m. and a representative from each team is required to attend. 5. Equipment: The CLS BBQ Cook-off Committee will only supply cooking teams with a space. Cooking teams must supply all necessary equipment and supplies. Each team must provide drip pans or diaper the pit being used; all teams are required to have a Fire Extinguisher present during times of cooking. All extinguishers must have a current date tag. Committee personnel will randomly inspect for extinguishers. Props, trailers, motor homes, RV's, vehicles, tents, generators, coverings and/or any other part of the cooking teams equipment is the sole responsibility of the cooking team and may not extend at any time outside of the designated cooking team space. a. RESTRICTED: Fire holes or open pits are not permitted. b. APPROVED: Propane heaters are permitted for heating purposes but will be used at the discretion and responsibility of the team using them. Pit fires must be wood or wood substance (charcoal). BBQ pits may include gas or electricity to start natural fiber substances to complete cooking. 6. Behavior and Conduct: Head cooks are responsible for the conduct of their team members and guest. a. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages may be grounds for disqualification. Under NO circumstances are alcoholic beverages to be distributed to minors (anyone under the age of 21). Each team must monitor its own area when it pertains to minors. Security officers will be permitted to all areas of the cook- off including all cook-off team tents, etc. and will have authority to handle matters in accordance with the law. b. No alcohol, goods or food sales are permitted to the general public by anyone except those authorized by the event chairperson. 7. House Keeping: Each team will be responsible for cleanup within their assigned space and are expected to do so within a timely manner. Garbage cans may be provided depending on availability, so please insure that they are not packed full. Trash pick-up may be provided. It is strongly suggested that each team bring their own trash can an additional supply of trash liners for their own use. Upon check out each team is required to place excess trash debris, etc. in trash bags and placed in the dumpsters that will be provided. 8. Entertainment: Live entertainment (ex: bands, karaoke, singers, etc.) will be allowed in team tents. DJ's and radios shall be played at a reasonable level. The CLS has a noise ordinance that will be enforced between the hours of 12:00 am and 7:00 am. Pyrotechnics of any kind are strictly prohibited. Excessive noise will be determined by Security Officer and request made by such to teams for noise to be shut-down or turned down must be obeyed. 9. Transportation: The use of motorized recreational vehicles is prohibited in the cook-off area between 3:00 pm on Friday check-in THROUGH 7:00a.m. Sunday, Sunday of checkout except for those committee members of the CLS BBQ Cook-off. Motorized vehicles will include but are not limited to: Public/Private Golf Carts or ATV's of any kind. Mobility scooters and motorized wheel chairs are allowed for those in need of such devices. No bicycles, skate boards, skate shoes or unicycles will be allowed.
Judging will take place as scheduled below: Open 8:00 p.m. Friday Beans 11:00 a.m. Saturday Chicken 12:00 p.m. Saturday Ribs 1:30 p.m. Saturday Brisket 3:00 p.m. Saturday 10. Clean Up: It is the responsibility of the contestants to see that their cook-off space is cleaned and all trash bagged up and put into dumpsters prior to leaving. All equipment used by the team is to be removed by 12:00 pm on Sunday. Any property left on the premises after 2:00 pm Sunday - will become the sole ownership of the CLS BBQ Cook-off committee. It is imperative that clean- up be thorough; any space left in disarray or with loose or bundled trash, other than at trash containers, will disqualify the team from future participation in sanctioned events or other CLS BBQ Cook-off events. Any violation of these rules may be grounds for disqualification and/or eviction from the CLS BBQ cook-off and/or future denial of Participation. Under no circumstances are alcoholic beverages to be distributed to minors. Each team must monitor its area as it pertains to these rules. Neither the CLS or BBQ COMMITTEE nor any other volunteers will be held responsible for any accidents, theft or damage to any persons or equipment. Port-a-cans may be rented for $120.00 in advance There will be no renting Port-a-can rentals at time of arrival for cook off A cookers pool will be 90/10 split on main meat item.
CLEVELAND LIVESTOCK SHOW BBQ COOK-OFF ENTRY FORM IBCA SANCTIONED http://ibcabbq.org/wp-content/uploads/2017-2018-ibca-rules.pdf Mail Fee and Entry Form To: CLS&DD c/o BBQ Cook-Off Committee PO Box 697 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Team Name: Chief Cook: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Contact Information: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Email: Entry Fee (3 Meats: Brisket, Chicken, Ribs) $175.00 Jackpot Open Meat (80/20 Split) $25.00 Jackpot Beans (80/20 Split) $25.00 Cooker s Pool (90/10 Split) $50.00 Total amount enclosed $ Stancil Exposition Center & Arena 211 Peach Ave. Cleveland, Texas 77327 ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OR TEXT ANGELA TURNER (281) 797-8844